Former USC, Rams star RB Arnett dies at 85
Jon Arnett, one of USC's greatest running backs who went on to become a five-time Pro Bowl player for the Los Angeles Rams, died on Saturday at age 85.
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
10-6, 2nd in NFC West
J&J: Looking back on the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs
Time to give the people what they want… Jalen & Jacoby break down all the angles of this weekend’s NFL playoff action. Plus, James Harden’s Nets debut, Zion Williamson dunks all over the Kings, and is it time for Texans and Deshaun Watson to part ways… all that and more on J&J.
Lindsey Thiry ESPN
The Rams have signed 14 players to reserve/futures contracts: QB Bryce Perkins; WR JJ Koski; TE Kendall Blanton; OG Jamil Demby; DTs Eric Banks, Marquise Copeland, Michael Hoecht; DE Jonah Williams; LB Christian Rozeboom; DB Donte Deayon, Tyrique McGhee; LS Colbin Holba; K Austin MacGinnis; P Brandon Wright
Chargers turn to Rams DC Staley as new coach
The Chargers have found their next head coach in Brandon Staley, who developed the top-ranked defense in the NFL during his one season with the Rams.
Four losing teams, four big flaws: Barnwell on how each was exposed, and what's next
The Saints couldn't throw downfield. The Browns were carved up in the middle of the field. The Ravens need a No. 1 receiver.
NFL overhaul tiers: Which teams will look most different in 2021?
From franchises that will tear it all down to those that just need a few tweaks, here are the offseason priorities for every team no longer playing.
The highest-graded NFL players this season: Best overall, plus surprises and top rookies
Pro Football Focus doles out its top marks of the regular season, from quarterback and wide receiver to the secondary.
'The Sean McVay of defense': Former Division III coordinator Brandon Staley the latest coaching wunderkind
In four short years, Staley went from John Carroll University to leading a Rams defensive unit ranked among the NFL's best.
Rams' McVay evaluating 'everything,' QB included
Asked to clarify his statement from Saturday about Jared Goff being the Rams' quarterback "right now," coach Sean McVay indicated Sunday that "everything's being evaluated," starting positions included.
This Just In
The Los Angeles Chargers will hire Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their next head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN.
2020 NFL season in review: How the season finished, what's next for eliminated playoff teams
What's next for these teams in 2021? The Saints' first order of business is sorting out who their starting quarterback is.
NYGD on 98.7 ESPN: Who wins today?
Anita Marks. Chris Canty & Mike Tannenbaum react to yesterday's NFL Divisional Round action and look ahead to today's slate on 98.7 ESPN. Plus, what should the Jets do next?
Game plans for Sunday's NFL divisional matchups: How each team could win -- and lose
How can all eight teams pick up wins this weekend and advance to the conference championships? These are the edges each team can use to get the advantage.
Rams star Donald hampered, emotional in loss
Aaron Donald, who was hampered by a significant rib injury suffered in last week's wild-card playoff win, was emotional after Saturday's loss to the Packers.
Rodgers, Packers beat Rams 32-18 to reach NFC title game
— Aaron Rodgers made sure he’d play an NFC championship game at home for the first time in his Hall of Fame-caliber career.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Jaire Alexander played 31 coverage snaps and was the nearest defender on 3 targets per Next Gen Stats. The Rams had -3 yards on 1 reception when Alexander was nearest defender in the game.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
You can really see the effect play action has on Jordan Fuller (32) here on the Lazard touchdown. Animation via Next Gen Stats.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Jared Goff's completion percentage over expectation today -- through 3 quarters -- is +23%, per Next Gen Stats. His career-high CPOE game is +15%, in 2018 against the Cardinals.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
CB Darious Williams has only played 14 of the Rams' first 34 defensive snaps. Among outside corners, Williams had the third-lowest completion percentage over expectation allowed (-7%) behind only Xavier Rhodes and Jalen Ramsey this season, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
Former Dodgers trainer Stan Conte talks about injuries and formatics of MLB pitchers.
Doc retells his stories about controlled chaos in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Stan Conte, former head athletic trainer for the Dodgers who talks about the mechanics of pitchers, the injuries and rehabilitation in MLB athletes. Hour Two Klapper Vision is the Rams' Aaron Donald rib injury. The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Doc opens talking about controlled chaos in sports, art and medicine.
Doc opens talking about controlled chaos in sports, art and medicine. Doc uses examples of Phil Niekro in sports and Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven in art. Klapper Vision is how Anthony Davis's toe injury is similar to the thumb injury of Jared Goff. When is the right time for surgery? The Weekend Warrior Clinic opens for listeners.
Lindsey Thiry ESPN
Rams inactives vs. the Packers: QB John Wolford, QB Bryce Perkins, WR Cooper Kupp, OLB Terrell Lewis, OL Brian Allen, LG David Edwards, WR Trishton Jackson
Lindsey Thiry ESPN
Rams WR Cooper Kupp (Knee) is INACTIVE against the Packers, along with starting LG David Edwards (Ankle).
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Aaron Donald is on his own planet. Double team rate as a defensive tackle (x) by pass rush win rate as a defensive tackle (y), 2020 regular season. Donald is No. 1 in both categories, which is completely insane. (Y axis is overall PRWR, not just vs. double teams).
Sources: Eagles to interview Rams DC Staley
Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, who has the Packers waiting for him in Saturday's divisional playoff, also has the Eagles waiting for him whenever this season ends, per league sources.
2020 NFC West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 12 | 4 | 0 | .750 | 459 | 371 |
| Los Angeles | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | 372 | 296 |
| Arizona | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | 410 | 367 |
| San Francisco | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | 376 | 390 |
2020 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards250.913th
Rushing Yards126.110th
Points For23.122nd
Points Against18.532nd
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2020 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2(20) | Cam Akers | RB | Florida State |
| 2(25) | Van Jefferson | WR | Florida |
| 3(20) | Terrell Lewis | OLB | Alabama |
| 3(40) | Terrell Burgess | S | Utah |
| 4(30) | Brycen Hopkins | TE | Purdue |
| 6(20) | Jordan Fuller | S | Ohio State |
| 7(20) | Clay Johnston | ILB | Baylor |
| 7(34) | Sam Sloman | PK | Miami (OH) |
| 7(36) | Tremayne Anchrum | OG | Clemson |